New Member from Central Illinois

Hey everyone,

Just love the site and the way everyone helps each other and gets along here!   I started out smoking whole hogs about 5 years ago, ( weird starting point I know) for my own and a few buddy's weddings.  I used an indirect wood smoker I seen a guy using one weekend and talked him into letting me rent it.  They all turned out great, Ive done about 8 hogs but none for a couple years.  For my birthday in march my wife purchased me a 40" Masterbuilt electric smoker, Ive only used it a few times (Chickens, Ribs, Brisket) have been happy with everything so far except the brisket, but everyone else said it was good.  Just purchased a Char-Broil Silver offset smoker last night and will use it tomorrow, Planning both Spare and Babyback ribs and a venison loin. We shall see!